Sudanese

/ˌsuːdəˈniːz/ adjective

Definition

Relating to Sudan, the country in northeastern Africa, its people, or their culture.

Etymology

From 'Sudan,' the country name derived from Arabic 'Bilad al-Sudan' meaning 'Land of the Blacks.' The suffix '-ese' indicates relationship to a place, common in English for nationalities.

Kelly Says

Sudan is one of the world's oldest civilizations—ancient Nubia, which is in present-day Sudan, had its own pyramids and was a major power trading with ancient Egypt, but most people don't learn about it in school!

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